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08 Nov

Security Tightened at Panjab University as Administration Clamps Down Before Student Bandh

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, TrendingPanjab University

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): With tensions brewing ahead of the student bandh on November 10, the Panjab University (PU) administration has announced a series of precautionary steps to maintain discipline and security across the campus. Starting Saturday, outsiders and vehicles will not be allowed entry into the university premises. The move, officials said, is intended to prevent the infiltration of non-students and avert any possible disturbances during the protest. In addition, all students have been ordered to wear their university ID cards visibly while on campus. Security staff have been asked to carry out identity checks and ensure compliance with the…

08 Nov

72-Hour Silence Period Announced in Tarn Taran Ahead of Assembly By-Poll

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPolitics, Punjab, Trending

Tarn Taran (Gurpreet Singh): To ensure a peaceful and transparent voting process for the Tarn Taran Assembly by-election, the district administration has implemented a 72-hour ban on campaign activities and public gatherings. The restrictions will remain in force from 6:00 PM on November 9 until 6:00 PM on November 11, 2025, the day of polling. The order, issued by District Magistrate Rahul (IAS) under the directives of the Election Commission of India (ECI), prohibits all election-related meetings, rallies, and protests within the constituency. Entry of campaign workers or supporters from outside Tarn Taran has also been restricted during this period.…

08 Nov

Kabaddi Player Dies After Cardiac Arrest During Match in Fatehgarh Sahib, Punjab Mourns Loss

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, TrendingBittu Balial, Fatehgarh Sahib

Fatehgarh Sahib (Gurpreet Singh): A kabaddi tournament in Rupaheri village turned tragic on Saturday when Bittu Balial, a prominent player from Sangrur district, suffered a fatal heart attack in the middle of a match. Bittu, who hailed from Balial village in Bhawanigarh, collapsed suddenly while playing and was immediately rushed to a nearby medical facility, where doctors pronounced him dead. Sources close to the family revealed that the 32-year-old athlete had a history of cardiac complications and had undergone stent surgery in the past. Despite repeated warnings from doctors to avoid intense physical activity, Bittu continued to play to earn…

08 Nov

Punjab Governor orders inquiry into government’s ‘Sadak Surakhya Force’ vehicles following Congress’ complaint

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabPunjab News

National Times Bureau :- An inquiry has been ordered into the purchase of 144 Toyota Hilux vehicles bought for use by the Sadak Surakhya Force launched by the Punjab government. Following a letter from the office of Punjab Governor Gulab Chand Kataria, the state’s Home Department has assigned the investigation to the Director General of Police (DGP) of Punjab. The investigation order was issued on October 31, 2025. The probe is to be completed within fifteen days, and the report must be submitted to the complainant, as well as to the Governor’s Office and the Home Department. This means the…

08 Nov

I’m Not a Chief Minister, I’m Your Partner in Pain!” Mann’s Heartfelt Story in Tarnaran Moves Thousands — Declares: This Election Isn’t About Power, It’s About Securing Your Children’s Future!

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabPunjab News

National Times Bureau :- A unique emotional wave is being witnessed in the streets of Tarnaran in Punjab’s politics. Just before the upcoming by-election on November 11, Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann said something to the people here that was completely different from traditional political tactics. During a massive road show in support of Aam Aadmi Party candidate Harmeet Singh Sandhu, when Mann stood on top of a jeep and said, “I am not the Chief Minister, I am the Grief Minister – I have come to share your sorrows and joys, not just to sit on a chair,” the reaction…

08 Nov

NGT Defers Verdict on Malbros Ethanol Plant in Zira, Hearing Pushed to November 24

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, TrendingZira

Zira (Gurpreet Singh): The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has adjourned its decision regarding the operation of Malbros International Private Limited’s 180 KLD ethanol unit at Mansoorwal Kalan village near Zira, Punjab. The tribunal will now hear the matter on November 24, after objections were raised by the Public Action Committee (PAC) about the plant lacking proper environmental clearance (EC) for fuel-grade ethanol production. The Malbros facility has been at the centre of controversy for years, with local residents alleging severe groundwater contamination. Borewell water in surrounding areas reportedly turned discoloured, odorous, and chemically unsafe, with laboratory tests indicating high levels…

08 Nov

Four New Vande Bharat Trains Flagged Off; Firozpur–Delhi Route Promises Major Boost for Punjab

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, Punjab, TrendingVande Bharat

Varanasi/ New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): India’s high-speed rail ambitions received another push on Saturday as Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated four new Vande Bharat Express trains from Varanasi, taking the total count of semi-high-speed services in the country past 160. Among the new routes, the Firozpur Cantt–New Delhi Vande Bharat Express has emerged as a key addition, expected to significantly strengthen connectivity between Punjab’s border districts and the national capital. The train will operate six days a week (except Wednesdays), departing from Firozpur at 7:55 a.m. and reaching Delhi at 2:35 p.m., with stops at Bathinda, Dhuri, Patiala, Ambala Cantt,…

08 Nov

PU Campus on Edge Despite Centre’s Retraction of Senate Notification

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsPunjab, TrendingPanjab University

Chandigarh (Rajeev Sharma): Tensions continue to simmer at Panjab University (PU) even after the Central government rolled back its notification proposing changes to the university’s Senate structure. Student groups and faculty members have refused to end their agitation, demanding that the administration immediately announce dates for the long-pending Senate elections. The Panjab University Bachao Morcha and several student unions maintained that their protest would go ahead as planned, including a campus-wide shutdown scheduled for Monday. The term of the previous Senate expired on October 31, 2023, and no new election process has been initiated since, a delay that protesters say…

07 Nov

CM Mann Hands Over 2,105 Appointment Letters, Says 59,000 Jobs Given on Merit in Punjab

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabBhagwant Mann, free electricity, Guru Amar Das thermal plant, power sector, PSPCL, PSTCL, Punjab jobs

Amritsar, November 7, 2025: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Friday distributed appointment letters to 2,105 newly recruited employees in the state’s power utilities, reaffirming his government’s commitment to merit-based employment. Mann said the administration has provided 58,962 jobs since taking office, ensuring that “every opportunity is earned through hard work, not recommendations or bribes.”Addressing the recruits at a ceremony held at Government Medical College, the Chief Minister said job creation remains central to his governance agenda as unemployment often drives social problems. The new appointees include 2,023 linemen, 48 internal auditors, and 35 revenue accountants who have joined…

07 Nov

Education Ministry Withdraws Order to Restructure Panjab University Senate After Student Protests

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabgovernance, Ministry of Education, Panjab University, Senate, Syndicate

New Delhi/Chandigarh, November 7, 2025: In a significant reversal, the Ministry of Education on Friday withdrew its earlier notification to alter the constitution and composition of Panjab University’s Senate and Syndicate. The move came after strong opposition and consultations with students, faculty members, former vice-chancellors, and the current vice-chancellor.The ministry had earlier invoked Section 72 of the Punjab Reorganisation Act, 1966, to implement recommendations made by a High-Level Committee set up by the Chancellor on March 2, 2021. The proposed changes aimed to modify the governance structure of the university. However, after widespread feedback and protests from the academic community,…